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Brides Family History

Brides Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bridges, Brines, Bride, Bries, Briles, Briden, Fries, Bridge, Rodes

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Where is the Brides family from?

You can see how Brides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brides family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brides families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Brides families living in Quebec. This was about 63% of all the recorded Brides's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brides families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brides surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brides. 40% of Brides men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Brides women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brides were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Brides family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Brides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brides census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Brides. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 778 military records available for the last name Brides. For the veterans among your Brides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brides lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Brides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brides in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brides

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brides ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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